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ME LD38

Bill

Status

Failed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires voters to present photo identification when voting in person, in addition to stating name and residence address to election clerks

  • Acceptable photo IDs include: Maine driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport, military identification, or concealed handgun permit with photograph

  • Explicitly excludes college or university identification from acceptable forms of voter ID

  • Creates a free special voter photo identification card available from the Secretary of State for voters who lack other acceptable ID

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Photographic Identification for Voting

Elections

Last Action

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans And Legal Affairs1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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